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Introduction to Communication
Scott T. Paynton and Laura K. Hahn with Humboldt State University Students · Humboldt State University
This textbook is targeted for Introduction to Human Communication courses that introduce students to the study of Communication. The underlying organization addressed the importance of students to be able to answer the question, “What is Communication Study?” in a way that captures the field of Communication appropriately, as well as an important discipline across colleges and universities.
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Organizational Communication - Theory, Research, and Practice
Anonymous · LibreTexts
In the contents: 09: Recruiting Socializing and Disengaging · 9.03: Socializing
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Exploring Intercultural Communication
Tom Grothe · Butte College
Intercultural communication is the study and practice of communication across cultural contexts. It applies equally to domestic cultural differences such as ethnicity and gender and to international differences such as those associated with nationality or world region. Intercultural communication focuses on the recognition and respect of cultural differences, seeks the goal of mutual adaptation, and supports the development of intercultural sensitivity.
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Psych-222: Multicultural Psychology
Jennifer Ounjian · Contra Costa College
In the contents: 07: Culture and Development Family Structure Relations and Socialization · 08: Culture and Social Behavior- Stereotypes Prejudice and Discrimination · 11.04: Social Fairness
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Action Research
J. Spencer Clark, Suzanne Porath, Julie Thiele, and Morgan Jobe · Kansas State University
Action research is a common journey for graduate students in education and other human science fields. This book attempts to meet the needs of graduate students, in-service teachers, and any other educators interested in action research and/or self-study. The primary purpose of this book is to offer clear steps and practical guidance to those who intend to carry out action research for the first time.
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An Introduction to Politics
T. M. Sell · Highline College
All life is politics. This text will attempt to demystify the political world, and make it relevant by showing how things actually work and why—how political systems divide the spoils and spread the burdens of civilized life; how economic and political systems intersect; and how approaches to politics have evolved to bring us where we are today.
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microeconomics
Samuel Lee · Cerritos College
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Exploring Education
Alice Hale · Chabot College
In the contents: 09: Social Emotional Learning
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Open International Political Economy
Clint Peinhardt · The University of Texas at Dallas
The textbook provides overviews of three different kinds of economic integration: trade, production, and finance.
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Reflective Practice in Early Years Education
Sheryl Third · Fanshawe College
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Teaching with Technology (L&S Learning Support Services)
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Developing Human Potential
Gina S. Matkin; Jason Headrick; & Hannah Sunderman · University of Nebraska System
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Speak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as Advocacy
Meggie Mapes · University of Kansas
Speak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as Advocacy is a contemporary, interdisciplinary public speaking textbook that fuses rhetoric, critical/cultural studies, and performance to offer an up-to-date resource for students. With a focus on advocacy, this textbook invites students to consider public speaking as a political, purposeful form of information-sharing.
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Communications 256: Intercultural Communication
Tammera Stokes Rice · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 1.03: Social Construction of Cultural Identity
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The Ends and Means of Education
Kevin Johnstun · Brigham Young University
This book provides a brief introduction into some of the persistent challenges and quandaries facing educators by drawing upon snippets from some of the great philosophers in history, such as Aristotle, Descartes, Rousseau, Dewey, and others.
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UH Maui College: Psychology 212 Research Methods
Paul Thornton · University of Hawaii Maui College
This text provides an overview of research design strategies used in psychological research. It covers the basic descriptive statistics and concepts within inferential statistics that are necessary for appreciation and comprehension of research findings. The course presents the student with the fundamentals of research that all psychology majors should know. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of psychological research.
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Critical Thinking and Social Problems: A Sociological Perspectiv
Rodolfo Rodriguez · Coalinga College
In the contents: 01: Understanding Social Problems · 1.02: What Is a Social Problem · 1.03: Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems
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Instructional Methods Strategies and Technologies to Meet the Needs of All Learners
Paula Lombardi · LibreTexts
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Principles of Economics Volume 1
LibreTexts · LibreTexts
This book is intended for the first semester of a two-semester course in Economics taught out of the social sciences or business school. Principles of Economics aims to teach considerable range and depth of Economic concepts through an approachable style and methodology. The authors take a three-pronged approach to every chapter: The concept is covered with a “Heads Up” to ward off confusion, a real-world application for that concept, and a “You Try It” section to make sure students are staying
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The Science of Sleep
Sheryl Shook · Kapi'olani Community College
The Science of Sleep teaches us the vital importance of sleep and how it determines our mental and physical health. It explores the neuroscience of sleep and cultural, social, and political aspects of how people view sleep and are affected by sleep.